Shows how every technological advance, from the printing press to the Internet, has been disparaged, caused hand-wringing and has generated anxious predictions of doom, but actually has augmented huma
College is not the answer for every high school student. College costs more this year than ever before.A college degree no longer guarantees a successful career. The rising cost of higher education i
Peru and Bolivia have become very popular tourist destinations because, mainly, of the amazing stone remains left behind by cultures such as the Inca. Machu Picchu is the number one popular site for t
The development of lasers emitting ultrafast pulses with durations of femtoseconds or picoseconds has opened up a range of spectroscopic applications in many disciplines. Based largely on the author’s
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the fundamental and applied properties of nanocellulose, the most abundant biological building block on the planet. The text allows diverse communities
Technologies such as renewable energy alternatives including wind, solar and biomass, storage technologies and electric engines are creating a different landscape for the electricity industry. Using
With many examples and numerous photos, this book explains important geometrical terms and concepts such as multi-view projection and 3D projection, curve bends and surface cambering, the geometry of
This extensively updated and revised edition of In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies addresses the key issues and concerns of infertile couples. Written by one of the top in vitro speci
Information on Black scientists and inventors is becoming more readily available to the general public and this is a welcome development. However, information specifically on the scientific and techno
Did YOU know that a camera invented by a Black astrophysicist was used during the Apollo 16 space mission to collect ultraviolet images photographed from the moon?In fact did you know any of the follo
Science: A Closer Look offers students exciting and accessible standards-based lessons. Engaging activities promote curiosity and foster the development of science inquiry skills. Through a consistent
Science: A Closer Look, offers students exciting and accessible standards-based lessons. Engaging activities promote curiosity and foster the development of science inquiry skills. Through a consisten
The American public faces an unstable landscape in the wake of 21st century terrorism. Evolutionary trends in transnational and domestic terrorism indicate a shift toward increasingly violent acts as
Margaret Hoover has been a lifelong member of the Republican Party. She grew up a self-described “ditto head.” She worked in the White House for President George W. Bush. Today she is a political comm
The Pearson Longman Vocational English series is designed to meet the English language needs of learners in a range of vocational specialisations. Designed for both pre-work and in-work learners these
Over a 18 year time span, Matthew cycled alone and unsupported through regions that ranged from the equator to above the Arctic Circle. He rode through cultures, languages, along mountain ranges and r
Remarkable advances in the area of biosensors have been fueled by explosive developments in miniaturization and nanotechnology. This book provides a comprehensive guide for academics, professionals an
A debut novel by award-winning author Holly Goddard Jones, about the people surprisingly connected to the discovery of a dead woman’s body in a small town.Thirteen-year-old Emily Houchens doesn’t have
If we look at how students are being taught in the typical K-12 classroom it would not look that much different from the way that Aristotle and Socrates taught over 2,000 years ago. We are in a cycle
Collects empowering affirmations that inspire the supermodel while conveying her thoughts on such topics as confidence, self-love, passion, beauty, health, jealousy, relationships, and optimism.
